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University of California - Irvine
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  • IRVINE, CA
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University of California - Irvine

#13 in Top Public Universities in America
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A+
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      A
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B+
    UC Irvine is a highly rated public university located in Irvine, California in the Los Angeles Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 28,990 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the UC Irvine acceptance rate is 30%. Popular majors include Biology, Computer Science, and Managerial Economics. Graduating 85% of students, UC Irvine alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $41,100.
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    501 ALDRICH HALL
    IRVINE, CA 92697
    Branch of
    University of California System
    About UC Irvine...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Big West Conference
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    UCI Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    30%
    Application Deadline
    November 30
    SAT Range
    1230-1430
    ACT Range
    26-33
    Application Fee
    $70
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $13,106 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $18,780 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    74%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Biology
      841 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      822 Graduates
    • Managerial Economics
      706 Graduates
    • Public Health
      496 Graduates
    • Economics
      472 Graduates
    • Criminology
      448 Graduates
    • Research and Experimental Psychology
      391 Graduates
    • Psychology
      381 Graduates
    • Business
      379 Graduates
    • Social Psychology
      364 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      1%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      99%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    28,990 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    648
    Undergrads Over 25
    4%
    Pell Grant
    38%
    Varsity Athletes
    1%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $58,400 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    85%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%
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